Infrastructure Engineer - Contract - Hybrid

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...

Flexible Work Environment 

Summer Hours

Start your weekend earlier during the summer months!

Paid Vacation Days Off (in addition to Personal Days)

An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team ⚖️

Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!

HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Read about us  here ! (spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network )

Proud to share that we ranked #5 Most Admired Company in Canada in Leger ’s 2026 Reputation Study, among 334 organizations

WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...

The Infrastructure Engineer - Meteorological Development role combines infrastructure engineering, platform reliability, and software development to deliver highly available, scalable, and high-performance systems to support 4 billion global locations with high quality data. Working in a modern cloud-native environment, you will design and operate distributed systems on Kubernetes (AWS EKS & GCP GKE) with Istio service mesh and AWS ECS using Docker containers, infrastructure as code (Terraform & Terragrunt), and GitOps/CI/CD pipelines (on Jenkins). You will work across AWS and/or GCP services, manage application delivery with Helm, and support stateful and caching layers such as Redis (AWS Elasticache). You will ensure system reliability through Linux-based operations and observability tooling including Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, ElasticSearch,Jaeger and Kiali. Implement and maintain playbook and runbooks using bash scripts and Ansible. Working closely with technical leads, developers, operations teams, and infrastructure administrators, this role helps modernize and standardize infrastructure through automation, observability, and cloud/platform engineering best practices. The Infrastructure Engineer plays a key role in ensuring platform stability, scalability, security, and operational excellence across critical meteorological systems and data pipelines. Provide support to Pelmorex’s meteorological infrastructure and platforms that powers The Weather Network, MeteoMedia, ElTiempo.es, and subsidiaries. Are you up for the challenge?

Background in meteorology is a “nice to have”, but if you don’t, don’t worry you will be working closely with our Meteorology R&D team and have the support of the current development team. 

Please note this is a  contract role until February 2027 and w e are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and can work in a Hybrid model at our Oakville, ON, Canada location.  

WHAT'S THE DAY TO DAY LIKE?

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  Design and implementation of Meteorological infrastructure core services that are currently running under Kubernetes (AWS EKS) with Istio Service mesh, EC2 instances, ECS Clusters and deployed under Jenkins CI/CD pipeline via Helm, SSM and bash deployment scripts. Core services run with AWS S3, SQS, SNS, FSx, ECS, EC2, Elasticache and ALB/NLB resources. Improve monitoring system running under Prometheus, Grafana and Kibana.



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  Use AI-assisted development tools and workflows to improve productivity, accelerate delivery, enhance code quality, support troubleshooting, and streamline operational tasks while maintaining quality and accountability.



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  Provide technical advice and produce effort estimates on the various work required; execute work based on priorities.



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  Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all systems function as intended and without impediment to existing products or processes. This includes the development and/or integration of monitoring systems.



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  Work with Technology Operations team to ensure end-to-end data monitoring in software design, from data acquisition to delivery.



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  Use knowledge of databases and database technology to create applications which are distributed, multi-tier, and able to service large volumes of data.



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  Provide support to our operational teams for the relevant production systems and ensure services stay available and stable.



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  Maintaining operational runbooks, automation playbooks, and reliable cloud infrastructure procedures for production systems.

Roles, responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time.

WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE

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  Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.



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  Minimum 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes across platforms such as CloudStack, Proxmox, EKS & GKE.



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  Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure technologies including AWS, GCP, CloudStack, and Proxmox.



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  Experience with core networking concepts including TCP/IP, NAT, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.



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  Strong experience building and supporting production-grade distributed systems in Linux environments.



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  Experience developing production applications in one or more of the following languages: Go, Python, C/C++, or Rust.



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  Strong scripting and infrastructure automation experience using technologies such as Python, Bash, Terraform, Helm, Terragrunt, Groovy, or JavaScript.



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  Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization concepts.



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  Experience designing and supporting highly available, scalable systems handling large volumes of data.



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  Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including caching technologies such as Redis or AWS ElastiCache.



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  Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins or similar platforms.



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  Experience building and consuming REST-based APIs and services.



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  Familiarity with security best practices and secure infrastructure design principles.



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  Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ElasticSearch, Kibana, Jaeger and Kiali.



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  Understanding of cloud cost optimization, including balancing performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.



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  Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to gather requirements, whiteboard solutions, and collaborate effectively across teams.



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  Experienced in maintaining operational runbooks, automation playbooks, and reliable cloud infrastructure procedures for production systems.



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  Experience with AI/ML infrastructure or platforms is considered an asset.

WHAT WOULD BE NICE FOR YOU TO HAVE

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  Keen interest in data and data mining, problem solving



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  Experience with spatiotemporal data sets and scientific data formats including netCDF, HDF, GRIB and BUFR would be a plus.



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  Experience in Ansible.



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  Education or experience in applying ML/AI to augment data analysis

YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU...

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  Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues and drive solutions.



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  Bring curiosity and creative thinking to solving complex technical challenges.



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  Thrive in fast-paced environments, effectively managing priorities and staying focused under tight deadlines.



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  Can work independently with minimal supervision while consistently delivering on commitments.



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  Are an engaged, collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and enjoys helping others succeed.



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  Have a natural curiosity about data: especially understanding source data such as meteorological data, what it means, and how it can create value.



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  Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.



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  Have strong organizational skills and value clear, effective documentation

DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a  culture add (yup, that's right, we don’t subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment

INTERESTED? IT GETS BETTER….

• Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO


• Frequent employee pulse surveys we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!


• While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up We have an anonymous reporting platform to ensure everyone’s voice is heard

OUR PROMISE TO YOU...

We’re highly focused on doing the right thing.

We’ll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can

You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly

We’re a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we’re open to trying new things

We’ll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings

Weather inspires, protects, and transforms. For 35+ years, Pelmorex has led the way with trusted forecasts and alerts. With innovation at our core, we provide precision, speed, and unmatched reliability—safeguarding lives, powering decisions, and driving business success. Whatever the weather, we turn its potential into action. We’re Pelmorex. Imagine it and we’ll deliver it.

Fair and Authentic Interview Experience

We welcome candidates using AI tools to prepare for interviews or to learn more about Pelmorex. During the interviews themselves, we expect responses to come from your own experience and thinking.

We ask that candidates not use real-time AI assistance, live answer prompts, or automated response tools during interviews. This helps ensure a fair process for everyone and allows us to evaluate how you approach problems and communicate in your own voice.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.